This generation of veterans and servicemembers has access to the best benefits of any era in history. From the VA Home Loan program to the GI Bill, you can save money, enhance your career opportunities, and even change your life. Don’t miss out on any of the military and veteran benefits you have earned.
Lawmakers have proposed a law that would hold the federal government accountable for military sexual assault and related issues within the military. Proposed Law Would Let Troops Sue DoD For Military Sexual Trauma The Military Sexual Trauma Accountability Act seeks to dismantle a decades-old protection that shields the Department of Defense from certain kinds of… Read more »
Over 60% of active-duty families paid $ 1,000 out of pocket for involuntary permanent change-of-station moves in a single year, just one of many financial burdens military families face each year, according to a survey by the Military Family Advisory Network. PCS Moves Cost Families Too Much: Military Family 360 Data Report The 2025 Military… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs has many programs and benefits for those leaving military service. Some of these options are time-sensitive, and you may have a limited opportunity to apply for some VA benefits. Missing the official deadlines for these programs may result in a permanent loss of benefits such as disability payments and insurance… Read more »
The House Appropriations Committee approved the Defense Appropriations Act which has a proposed 7% pay increase for junior enlisted troops.
The Transportation Security Administration now provides free TSA PreCheck expedited screening to eligible disabled veterans under the VETS Safe Travel Act. Eligible travelers must complete a validation process to receive a fee waiver code before submitting their application. Free TSA PreCheck for Qualifying Disabled Veterans TSA PreCheck is an expedited security screening option at hundreds… Read more »
The SpouseWorks Fellowship is a Department of Defense program designed to bridge employment gaps for military spouses. Administered through Military OneSource and formerly known as the Career Accelerator, this program helps connect companies and job seekers. SpouseWorks Fellowship Program for Military Spouses This program runs for 12 weeks. It is a full-time commitment in which… Read more »
The Department of Defense announces SpouseWorks, unifying career resources for military spouses under one comprehensive program.
The Department of Veterans Affairs warns of a trend in veteran-targeted fraud. A postcard campaign by scammers targets veterans and their spouses by falsely promising additional federal benefits in 2026, and there are ongoing reports of these scams across the USA. The trend has federal officials worried that some may be fooled into thinking these… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a foreclosure-avoidance option to help veterans, service members, and surviving spouses keep homes purchased with a VA Loan during a temporary financial hardship. The VA Partial Claim Program allows borrowers with VA-backed mortgages to bring delinquent loans current without changing their monthly payments or interest rates. VA Announces… Read more »
On January 2, 2025, the Elizabeth Dole Field and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act, authorizing VET TEC 2.0, was signed into law. More than a year later, the Department of Veterans Affairs started accepting VET TEC 2.0 applications via VA Form 22-10297, transforming the now-expired pilot program into a permanent benefit. But there… Read more »